EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

2025 / 2026

MEET OUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PRESIDENT

Jan Paterson

Jan Paterson is President of the QAA and has been actively involved in the association for over 10 years. With more than 20 years’ experience as a co-business owner in the arboriculture industry, she brings a strong focus on connection, education, and industry awareness.

Jan is passionate about networking across sectors and promoting all things arb – whether through Tree 101, “Jan Spam,” or regular involvement at industry events and competitions. She is a strong advocate for supporting arborists and is committed to raising awareness of the vital role they play in managing urban environments.

VICE PRESIDENT

Sascha Seifritz

I’ve been working in the arboriculture, utility arboriculture, and forestry industry for around 35 years. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve moved into training and assessing in Arboriculture and currently work as the National Lead Trainer for Relyon Australia.

I was proud to receive the UAAA Training Award at the 2024 Arboriculture Australia Conference, and I’m passionate about helping the next generation of arborists grow their skills and succeed in the industry.

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Jamie Boston

Jamie Boston is owner of Boston Tree Care Pty Ltd in Brisbane.

An avid competitive climber, Jamie has claimed victories and placings in various Tree Climbing competitions throughout the world, including overall male champion at the 2022 QTCC and Asia Pacific Tree Climbing Champion in 2023.

In 2022, Jamie was also named Mentor of the Year at our 30 Year Gala Dinner.

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Glenda Holowaty

Glenda has been part of the arboricultural industry since 2022 and brings years of business experience to the QAA. Qualified in Human Resources, WHS, Risk Management, auditing and enjoying employment law and ISO Management systems, Glenda is able to help guide the QAA in decision making for compliance and regulatory issues to benefit QAA members in their arboricultural businesses.